HDB

In Singapore, you can get a 4-room resale flat (969 – 1,182 square feet (sqft)) or a 4-room Build-To-Order (BTO) flat (~969 sqft) with a budget of S$450,000. But have you ever wondered what type of property you can get overseas with the same budget? We analysed properties from all over the world and shortlisted…

When transacting property in Singapore, whether you are buying, selling or renting, a Stamp Duty could be applicable to your transaction. This is something not everyone is aware of, which could lead to buyers underestimating their total cost or sellers overestimating their sale proceeds. This guide aims to take you through the different types of…

You may have seen a lot of ads on Facebook selling you the dream of upgrading from an HDB to a condo, “Sell your HDB and buy two condos for a secure future in Singapore!”, “Upgrading from an HDB to a condo with the same salary? Easy!” and so on. Let’s not beat around the…

You might be considering downgrading your HDB from a 5-Room flat to a 4-Room or an Executive Condo (EC) to a 3-Room, etc. for plenty of reasons. It could be to support your retirement, to pay off your child’s tuition fee or simply because you don’t need the space anymore! Incidentally, HDB calls it “right-sizing” when…

If you’re researching about inheriting an HDB flat in Singapore, it’s possible that you’ve already been through something very difficult such as the death of a family member. While you are in this difficult period of your life, having to figure out HDB inheritance laws is dauntingly complicated. You might have a lot of questions…

So you’ve started thinking about maybe selling your condo and buying an HDB, but there are so many questions on your mind – “Am I eligible to own an HDB?”, “Do I need to pay extra fees?”, “How much time does all this take?”, “What should I do first?!”. The number of things to consider…

The Government has introduced a scheme in which first-time HDB buyers can receive up to $40,000 more in grants for their HDB purchase, through the new Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG). In 2019, 75% of first-time HDB buyers purchased a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat instead of a resale flat. Ten years ago, this number was only…

Karen was on the hunt for a property agent to help her sister-in-law sell her existing HDB flat and downgrade to a smaller one. She didn’t know any agents personally and wasn’t familiar with property agencies or sites. After stumbling upon Propseller, Karen got in touch with Jacqueline, who turned out to be a capable…

It was Julia’s first time being a landlord; her daughter had moved out recently, and she wanted to rent out her common room. She wanted to get a property agent to help her out, but she was wary after having encountered dishonest agents in the past. Luckily, Julia found a highly accommodating agent on Propseller,…

Andrew found a property agent on Propseller and was quickly wowed by his agent’s dedication. This agent understood his needs perfectly and got him 3 offers within a month. That’s not all – this agent also worked hard and succeeded to bump up Andrew’s rental price. All in all, Andrew’s a happy camper. Read his…